2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician NPI 1306813530 M.D.
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FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
341
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. filed 341 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, prescribing 83% generic.

341
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

341 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2006

NPI 1306813530

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician

Niche

552 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

341 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,113

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1306813530. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 735 PONCE DE LEON AVE, SAN JUAN, PR, 00917, with a listed phone of (787) 771-1000. NPI 1306813530 was issued on 03/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARLOS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 341 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 552 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,113 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

735 PONCE DE LEON AVE
SAN JUAN, PR 00917

Provider Details

NPI 1306813530
Specialty Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/07/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 341 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

341
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
353
Total Day Supply
5,429
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
88 (25.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
61
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
51
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen
45
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
34
Triamcinolone Acetonide
34
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
17
Cephalexin
16
Clonazepam
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Overview

How FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

552
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
1,113
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.'s 341 claims are below the specialty average of 1,113.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CARLOS.

Compare Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.'s specialty?
FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician and practices in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. wrote 341 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
Where is FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. located?
FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. is located at 735 PONCE DE LEON AVE, SAN JUAN, PR, 00917. Phone: (787) 771-1000.
What is FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.'s NPI number?
FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306813530, issued on 03/07/2006.
Does FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
Does FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. had 88 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.8%.
How many Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 552 Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,113 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Xarelto, Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. accept Medicare?
FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 341 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.'s credentials?
FRANCISCO CARLOS, M.D.'s NPI is 1306813530 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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